The Vault

Rates correct as at 12 SEP 2019

The Vault is an instant access savings account designed for serious savers aged 12-17 years.

Looking to save for the future? Want to save short term so you can afford that new MP3 player or elusive pair of shoes? Maybe you’ve just started your first part-time job and want to save your earnings! Whatever your lifestyles the Vault could be one way to help young people save.

Interest Rate:

1.75%Gross‡ p.a./AER† (variable)

Account Name

The Vault

What is the interest rate?

Annual Interest1.75% Gross‡ p.a./AER† variable.

If the balance falls below £10, the rate of interest which shall apply is 0.05% Gross‡ p.a./AER† variable.

Interest is calculated daily and paid annually on 1 January and on maturity.

Interest can be credited to the account or transferred to another building society/bank account or to another account held with the Society.

Can Leeds Building Society change the interest rate?

The interest rate on this account is variable; this means that we have the ability to change the interest rate. Please see conditions 14 and 15 of the General Conditions for further details of the circumstances in which we can do this and the notice we will provide.

What would the estimated balance be after 12 months based on a £1000 deposit?

Assuming that £1,000 is deposited into the account on 2 January and no further deposits or withdrawals are made, then based on an interest rate of 1.75% you will receive a £17.50 interest payment after 12 months, giving an overall account balance of £1,017.50

This projection is provided for illustrative purposes only and will depend on the individual circumstances of each customer.

How do I open and manage my account?

EligibilityThe account holder must be aged between 12 and 17 to open the account.

The account is not available to corporate bodies, charities, nominees, trustees, executors and non-UK residents.

The authorised signatory and the account holder must be UK residents.

The authorised signatory may only open and operate one account per account holder.

How to open the account:At least one authorised signatory will need to open and operate the account on behalf of the account holder.

The account must be opened in the sole name of the child and cannot be opened as a joint account.

The account can be opened through any of our branches or by post.

Where the account is operated by post, the Society will aim to deal with all transactions within two working days of receipt of a request. However, the Society cannot be held responsible for delays due to unforeseen circumstances and postal delays.

If you currently have an existing Leeds Building Society account it may be possible to transfer your funds, subject to your existing product terms and conditions and the product terms and conditions of this account. Please check with us to see whether this is possible.

Operating the account:The account can only be operated in branch or by post.

Minimum operating balance: £10. The minimum operating balance is required to open the account.

If the passbook is lost or stolen a ‘Lost/Stolen Passbook’ declaration must be completed by an authorised signatory.

Any money invested in the account will become the property of the account holder and any withdrawn funds must be used for the sole benefit of the account holder.

Once the account holder becomes 18, the authorised signatories will be removed.

Can I withdraw money?

Withdrawals:One withdrawal a week of between £10 and £250 may be made and must be signed for by the account holder, subject to the minimum operating balance of £10 being maintained.

Withdrawals over £250 and additional withdrawals in a week must be signed for by both the account holder and the authorised signatory.

If the balance falls below £10, the rate of interest which shall apply is 0.05% Gross‡ p.a./AER† variable.

Withdrawals can be made from the account by:• cash (up to a maximum of £300 in cash in branch each day). You will need to provide 48 hours’ notice, if you require more than this amount (up to a maximum of £1,000);• cheque;• internal transfer to another Society account; or• electronic payment (as defined in the General Conditions).

Withdrawn cheques may be made payable to the account holder, authorised signatory or a third party but where a cheque is made payable to an authorised signatory or a third party, the withdrawn funds must be used solely for the benefit of the account holder.

Maturity:The account will mature when the account holder reaches 18 years old. On the day after maturity the Society will automatically transfer your funds (including interest) to an instant access account. We will write to you with full details including terms and conditions nearer the time.

Additional Information

Account closure:You can close your account at any time without notice or loss of interest. Interest will be paid immediately up to the date of account closure.

Deposits:The account may be closed for further deposits at any time. This will be done on a minimum of 30 days’ written notice, after which you will not be able to deposit further funds.

Tax treatment:Interest is paid gross, without the deduction of income tax. Payment of gross interest does not mean that interest you receive is exempt from tax. The tax treatment depends on the individual circumstances of each customer and may be subject to change in the future. It is your responsibility to seek independent tax advice.

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Protect your money

Your eligible deposits with Leeds Building Society are protected up to a total of £85,000 by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme, the UK's deposit guarantee scheme. This limit applies to the total of all deposits held in a Leeds Building Society account in either the UK and/or Gibraltar. Any deposits you hold above the limit are unlikely to be covered. Please click here for further information or visit www.fscs.org.uk.

† AER stands for Annual Equivalent Rate and illustrates what the interest rate would be if interest was paid and added each year.

‡ Gross means the rate of interest payable before the deduction of income tax at the rate specified by law.

Leeds Building Society is a member of the Building Societies Association.

Leeds Building Society is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Leeds Building Society is registered on the Financial Services Register under number 164992. You can check this on the FCA website at www.fca.org.uk/firms/systems-reporting/register or by calling 0800 111 6768. Buy to Let mortgages which are for business purposes are exempt from FCA Rules.

We may monitor and/or record your telephone conversations with the Society to ensure consistent service levels and for colleague training purposes. If you are contacting us by email and not using our secure email facility, please remember not to send any personal, financial or banking information because your information isn't secure.